While an air of uncertainty lingers concerning the identity of the Canadiens starting goalie for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Monday, there no longer seems to be a question mark hanging over the head of the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist when it comes to being able to win at the Bell Centre.

Whether they face a banged-up Carey Price or wobbly backup Peter Budaj, the Rangers know that King Henrik is back on his throne after backstopping New York to a 7-2 win over the Habs in the opener on Saturday. And if Price ends up being out for a significant period of time, the advantage between the pipes will be heavily weighted in the Rangers’ favour.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of all this for Henrik Lundqvist, however: Maybe, finally, he’ll stopped being asked about his past woes at the Bell Centre.

Lundqvist entered Game 1 with a befuddling 4-5-2 career record in the Habs home arena, having not previously appeared there since January of 2012. Prior to Saturday, his previous win in Montreal came in March of 2009.

“You guys like to talk about (my struggles in Montreal),” Lundqvist said. “You like to ask me about it. I haven’t played here in a while, but it’s still the same game.

“Last time I played here, we had a different team, and I think I’ve grown as a goalie, as well.”

So much so, that he must be considered one of the frontrunners for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Lundqvist’s 20-save performance gave him a 1.99 goals-against average through 15 playoff games, a tribute to the all-world goalie who owns the NHL record for winning five consecutive Game Sevens.

At the other end of the ice, Price suffered an apparent right leg/knee injury when the Rangers Chris Kreider slammed into him after losing his balance on a partial breakaway.

While seeing Budaj start Monday is a definite possibility, the Rangers are saying all the right things to avoid giving Montreal any bulletin board fodder.

“You never like to see anyone get hurt,” Rangers forward Dominic Moore said. “We hope Carey is OK and that it is nothing serious.”